Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Nicole Carroll is the Executive Director of CrossFit Certifications and Training.  She and Fern take a deep dive into the new L-1 Online Offering and discuss all the details of who is eligible, what it entails, the size and scope of the course and everything else people want to know about it.  They also discuss the new CrossFit Kids online offering and how CFHQ training department is pushing day and night to continue to provide for those people that want to further their education and keep their credentials up to date.  There are some L4 teasers in there too, but we will have her back on for a L4 discussion at a later date.  Enjoy.

JASON LETS HIS ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, PHILANTHROPIST, AUTHOR, AND FATHER -- JASON DOES A BIT OF IT ALL. Between building a successful, multi-location business, NCFIT, eight consecutive CrossFit Games appearances, creating the NCFIT Collective online training portal and coach’s development tool, and hosting both the AMRAP Mentality and Business of Fitness Podcast, Jason has spent his entire life training for the unknown. 

Ackerman is addicted to peloton right now.  In today's episode, Fern, Ackerman, and special guest Todd O. talk about what is making Peloton so successful and how CrossFit can learn from it.  We also discuss ESPN's "the last dance" and much more.

Fern and Dr Jenkins @Ganizbydrj sit down and discuss higher learning, what the value is, who should maybe pursue it and how it's beneficial in the CrossFit space.  Dr Jenkins ask Fern about his pursuit of a masters degree as well as a host of other questions.  The shoe is on the other foot for this interview so take a listen.

Fern sits down with Adrian Conway, Individual Games athlete and Team Champion, Seminar Staff member, box owner, Brute Strength Programmer and FNX owner.  They discuss mindset, what changes they have made at the box, how he's used his experience working with athletes online with Brute to leverage with his own members.  They also discuss how he got started with FNX, what they stand for and what they are trying to do for athletes and affiliates.

In these tough times, what should box owners be doing when it comes to paying rent?  Fern leads from the front and discusses what he is doing and some recommendations for other affiliates.

Ackerman and Fern speculate on what will become of the 2020 CrossFit Games.

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Mike Deboever is owner of Reebok CrossFit YUL.  In today's episode he and Ackerman discuss how his box is handling the quarantine, his time interning for the CrossFit Seminar Staff, and his current position as translator for HQ.

Bill Anthes is a Special Forces Veteran and professional coach with experience in providing life-changing coaching services. Trained and highly competent in Leadership, Personal Development, and Life Coaching. Bill provides actionable opportunities for individuals and teams to learn more about themselves through a collaborative partnership in the pursuit of becoming a better human.